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Old Martha

An elderly servant in Basil's household.

minor

Also known as Martha

First appearance: part i i

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SUSusanWPWilliam PenhaleRARalphBABasilCLClaraOMOld Martha

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Household and past connections
  • Central conflict circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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